Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Amanda Milling Excerpts
Wednesday 15th March 2017

(7 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Wendy Morton Portrait Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills) (Con)
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7. What assessment he has made of recent political developments in Northern Ireland.

Amanda Milling Portrait Amanda Milling (Cannock Chase) (Con)
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9. What assessment he has made of recent political developments in Northern Ireland.

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James Brokenshire Portrait James Brokenshire
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I strongly agree with my hon. Friend. The public voted overwhelmingly and clearly, with that increased turnout, for devolved government be put back in place, delivering for Northern Ireland, and I am determined to see that, too.

Amanda Milling Portrait Amanda Milling
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Does my right hon. Friend agree that the result of the Assembly election demonstrates the desire of the overwhelming majority of people in Northern Ireland for strong and stable devolved government?

James Brokenshire Portrait James Brokenshire
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Yes, I do. That stability is able to bring about further positive change in Northern Ireland, with further foreign direct investment and more jobs being created. That is what I strongly support, and I know that vision is also shared by the parties.